miscalculate
/'mis'kælkjuleit/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To calculate or estimate incorrectly; to make an error in mathematical computation or numerical judgment.
- To judge or assess a situation, outcome, or someone's abilities incorrectly.
Usage
- The verb "miscalculate" is used to describe an error in calculation or judgment. It is a transitive verb, typically followed by a direct object (what was calculated or judged wrongly). It often implies that the error leads to an unexpected or negative consequence.
Examples
- Mathematical/Quantitative Error:
- The architect miscalculated the load-bearing capacity of the beam.
- We miscalculated the total cost and ran out of budget.
- Error in Judgment/Assessment:
- The general miscalculated the enemy's strength.
- She miscalculated how long the project would take.
Advanced Usage
- "to miscalculate badly/grossly/seriously": To make a very significant or severe error in calculation or judgment.
- The company miscalculated badly by ignoring the new market trends.
- Used in passive constructions:
- The risk was completely miscalculated by the management team.
Variants and Related Words
- Miscalculation (noun): The act or instance of miscalculating; an error in calculation or judgment.
- A serious miscalculation led to the financial loss.
- Miscalculated (adjective): Describing something that is based on a wrong calculation.
- The project failed due to miscalculated risks.
Synonyms
- Misjudge: To form an incorrect opinion or estimate about.
- Misestimate: To estimate incorrectly.
- Err in calculation: A more formal phrase for making a computational mistake.
Antonyms
- Calculate correctly
- Judge accurately
Related Phrases/Idioms
- To have miscalculated: Often used to admit or state that one's judgment was wrong.
- I see now that I had miscalculated; the task was much harder than it appeared.
Verb
- calculate incorrectly
- I miscalculated the number of guests at the wedding
- judge incorrectly
- I had misestimated his determination